Residential Palace Darmstadt
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The Residential Palace Darmstadt (German: Residenzschloss Darmstadt, often also called Stadtschloss) is the former residence and administrative seat of the landgraves of Hesse-Darmstadt and from 1806 to 1919 of the Grand Dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt. It is located in the centre of the city of Darmstadt. The palace consists of an older Renaissance part and an 18th century Baroque part.
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Residential Palace Darmstadt | |
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Residenzschloss Darmstadt | |
General information | |
Status | Rebuild |
Type | Castle, Palace |
Architectural style | Renaissance, Baroque |
Location | City centre |
Address | Residenzschloss 1[1] (Marktplatz 15) |
Town or city | Darmstadt |
Country | Germany |
Coordinates | 49°52′24.913″N 8°39′17.748″E |
Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) (NHN)[2] |
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Groundbreaking | 13th century |
Construction started | 1567 (1567) |
Completed | 1726, 1960s (rebuild)[3] |
Renovated | 2008–2023 |
Destroyed | 1518 (1518), 1546 (1546), 1693 (1693), 11 September 1944 (1944-09-11) |
Renovation cost | €41-million[4] |
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Owner | TU Darmstadt |
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Structural system | Old castle and Neuschloss |
Floor count | 3 (Neuschloss) |
Floor area | 23,000 m2 (250,000 sq ft) |
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Parking | Schlossgarage |
Public transit access | Tram, bus: Schloss |
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As of 2023[update], the castle is the seat of the Technische Universität Darmstadt and the German-Polish Institute.